﻿Picture Pages​Advent and Christmas 2017

EPIPHANYSunday, January 7th, including our annual Door Blessing and the First Reconciliation Mini-Retreat (shortened a bit this year to allow for some Bills playoff football).

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

AN ABC CHRISTMAS CONCERTSaint Bernadette Early Childhood Academy presented their play at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, December 20th.

SOON AND VERY SOONThe outdoor tree is lit; the sanctuary is being prepared.Advent is almost over.

BLESSING OF BABIESBabies baptized at Saint Bernadette within the past year were invited back on Gaudete Sunday, December 17th, for a special blessing.PS - Check out Fr. Paul's new rose vestments! Photos Courtesy of J. Cwynar

​ ​ST. LUCY DAYSpecial prayers at Mass and an opportunity to venerate a relic were followed by a reception on December 13th, the feast day of this patron saint of the eyes.

RITE OF WELCOMINGAt the 11 AM Mass on Sunday, December 10th, David Gollus began his journey to full participation in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. ​Interested in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults? Contact Sr. Rosemary.

EL BUEN AMIGOHand-crafted fair trade items were available for purchase after Masses the weekend of December 9th & 10th.

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHTHarmonia Chamber Singers presented an a capella Advent and Christmas concert here on Saturday, December 9th.

CELEBRATING TOGETHERAltar and Rosary Society andSr. Priscilla's Tuesday Morning Scripture Group got together for one big Advent (Christmas) Party on Wednesday, December 6th. Photo Courtesy of Sr. Rosemary

TAGGED FOR GENEROSITYParish Neighbors has once again raised The Giving Trees, filled with tags mentioning gift that can be purchased and donated to bright the holidays for those in need.

ADVENT AGAIN!Fr. Paul blessed the Advent Wreath on the First Sunday of Advent, December 3rd. This year is the shortest Advent possible with the 4th Sunday falling on Christmas Eve! Photo Courtesy of M. Liwicki